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May 22, 2013

Ray Cook Runner-Up in SAS Tennessee Memorial; Smoky Mountain Next

(BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA) Ray Cook and his #53 team invaded the storied Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, Tennessee on Saturday night, May 18 for the 36th Annual 'Coca-Cola Tennessee Memorial.' Ray posted the second quickest lap in Group B during Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) qualifying, which earned him the rights to the outside of the second row in the $4,000 to win feature event. The Brasstown, North Carolina driver enjoyed a fast racecar during the 40-lapper and eventually notched a close runner-up finish behind only race winner Steve Casebolt. Complete results from Cleveland can be viewed online at www.sasdirt.com.

The Ray Cook Racing team will now turn their attention to the Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. On Saturday evening, May 25, the Ultimate Super Late Model Series will roar into SMS for the one-day ‘Memorial Day Showdown.’ The winner of the 40-lap main event slugfest will receive $4,000 for their efforts. Additional information on the Smoky Mountain event can be accessed by clicking on www.ultimatesupers.com.

Ray Cook would like to thank all of his supporters including: MasterSbilt Race Cars, Race Engine Design, Jay D1ckens Racing Engines, PPM Racing Products, A+ Moving and Storage Company, K&N Filters, PRC Racing, Real Racing Wheels, Keyser Manufacturing Co., Bill Elliott Racing, James Cook Construction, American Race Tire, Bert Transmissions, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Chizmark & Larson Insurance Agency, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Demon Carburetors, Eibach Springs, FK Rod Ends, Frankland Racing Supply, GW Performance, Integra Shocks, ISC Racers Tape, JB Performance, Mason Racin', MSD Ignition, Peterson Fluid Systems, Rhino Wraps, Schaeffer’s Racing Oil, Scott Performance Wire, Stealth Carburetors, Sweet Mfg., T&D Machine, TurboStart Batteries, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wilwood.

For the latest news and schedule information concerning the #53 team, feel free to visit their official Internet home at www.RayCook53.com.

Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
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